There was a time in which I thought the hate towards people of color would basically die out through attrition. Although I did not, and do not, wish ill upon any one, I was looking forward to a future in which everyone was valued and respected regardless of skin color, or income status, or sexuality.… Continue reading When and How Does It End?
Month: January 2022
Not Too Fancy, But Just A Little
Anyone who knows me knows I’m not a huge people person, or much of an extrovert. If I had my druthers, I’d be all alone on a deserted island with a huge library of books to read, and a great kitchen to experiment in. It is that last part that, although cooking and baking is… Continue reading Not Too Fancy, But Just A Little
The Talk
We just finished the talk with our youngest. Not “The Talk,” but The Talk. The Talk is what we have when our kids have gotten close to turning 18. The Talk is about our expectations in being an adult living at home. It reiterates what we’ve had in place as house rules until now, and… Continue reading The Talk
Someone Else’s Shoes
It is no secret that I am a diehard progressive liberal. If that is a surprise, then you may not have been paying attention. Over the last two days, I’ve been doing something I rarely do. I’ve actually been relaxing. Reading has encompassed the bulk of my waking hours, and I finished the book I… Continue reading Someone Else’s Shoes
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 